How much iridium does United States export?
It is the 5th largest exporter by value: $123.8 million in 2024, 5.4% of world exports of unwrought iridium, osmium and ruthenium and their powders (HS 711041) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Hong Kong, which takes 48% of its iridium exports by value.
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United States's iridium exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $123.8 million | 5.4% | 3.98 t | $31,101,279 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 711041 (Iridium, osmium and ruthenium, unwrought or in powder form).
Where United States's iridium goes
| Destination | Value | Share of United States's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $59M | 48% |
| Germany | $24M | 19% |
| Japan | $19M | 15% |
| Italy | $5M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5M | 4.1% |
United States as a buyer of iridium
United States imported $237 million of unwrought iridium, osmium and ruthenium and their powders (HS 711041) in 2024, 10% of world imports, ranked #3. Largest sources: South Africa (51%), Germany (26%), United Kingdom (17%), Japan (3.3%), Belgium (2.3%).
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